News 2008-04-23 Andanh.com

Culver signs registration fee increase package into law Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:47:40 -0500
DES MOINES — Gov. Chet Culver today signed into law a plan to pay for road and bridge construction projects by raising Iowans’ annual vehicle registration fees.

Fugitive accused of impersonating priest arrested in Vegas Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:22:06 -0500
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- U.S. marshals say they arrested a man wanted in four states for impersonating a priest and stealing items from hospital patients and employees.

3 injured in Vinton house fire Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:29:34 -0500
VINTON (AP) -- An investigation is under way into a house fire in Vinton in eastern Iowa that sent three people to the hospital.

Wartburg names new men's, women's soccer coach Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:33:57 -0500
WAVERLY --- Former Northwestern College of Iowa head coach T.J. Buchholz has been named Wartburg College's head men's and women's soccer coach.

Government to release proposed fuel economy rules Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:16:33 -0500
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government on Tuesday plans to release a proposal to raise fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks, putting the nation's fleet on track to reach 35 miles per gallon by 2020.

Heart exam, EKG recommended before children get ADHD drugs Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:12:21 -0500
NEW YORK (AP) -- Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommended Monday.

Vocal problems force Jordin Sparks to miss Keys tour start Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:07:44 -0500
NEW YORK (AP) -- Vocal problems have forced Jordin Sparks to temporarily withdraw from Alicia Keys' tour and cancel all performances for the rest of the month, a representative for the "American Idol" champ said Monday.

McKinstry students build figures to send Earth Day message Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:40:26 -0500
WATERLOO --- The message is loud and clear outside McKinstry Elementary School.

Cedar Valley kids go on reading adventure Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- With the flip of a light switch Monday, author Will Hobbs transported a group of roughly 100 Cedar Falls fifth-graders back in time to the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s.

Council adds more teeth to dog rules Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
WATERLOO --- The ink is barely dry on Waterloo's new ordinance governing dangerous dogs.

Waterloo man sentenced to prison in shooting Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
SIOUX CITY --- A fight over a poker game has landed a Waterloo man in federal prison.

Fire injures two women in Benton County Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
VINTON --- An investigation into a fire that injured two women Monday continues.

Former Hardin commissioner to stand trial in July Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:15 -0500
ELDORA --- The trial date is set for a woman charged with mishandling more than $128,000 in public funds while director of the Hardin County Solid Waste Disposal Commission.

One-car crash kills Dumont resident Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:15 -0500
AREDALE --- One man died and another was injured in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in heavy fog Sunday north of Aredale.

Iowa House votes to increase Medicaid reimbursement rate Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
DES MOINES --- The Iowa House voted early today to increase rates paid to health-care providers that treat Medicaid patients.

Adjournment not yet in sight for members of Iowa legislature Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
DES MOINES --- Tuesday marks the 100th day of the Legislature's 2008 session and the last day lawmakers receive their per diem for expenses.

New Iowa health director connected to Waterloo Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
DES MOINES --- Senate Republicans have agreed to allow Tom Newton to be confirmed as director of the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Evansdale and Elk Run look to resuscitate chamber of commerce Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
EVANSDALE --- The Evansdale-Elk Run Heights Chamber of Commerce has been dormant for more than a decade.

Farmers wait for fields to dry out Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:15 -0500
MAYNARD --- Farmers are getting anxious to get in the fields.

Once again, Hawks get Chicago, but it won't be as easy as last year Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
WATERLOO --- Traditions are sacred in hockey. For instance, an Octopus has been occasionally thrown on the ice during a Detroit Red Wings' home playoff game.

Panthers stretched trying to muster '07 magic Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- Grand slams don't happen every inning.

UNI's offensive line starting to take shape writeLink("vid_id=859&file=football042108.flv"); Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:15 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — The pieces are beginning to fit together for Northern Iowa’s 2008 football team.

Sorry, Bud: America's pastime is pigskin Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
It's an all-day buffet of football. This Saturday, it's likely that no less than three million U.S. homes will tune in for five hours of televised NFL draft coverage. Then, many of those same fans will spend their Sunday brunch breaking down late-round picks.

Web extra: Michigan's Long set to add to Big Ten's OL legacy Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) --- Jake Long's oversized body spilled out of a chair as he turned to the right and glanced at a wall of photos of former Michigan players in the NFL.

Sunday Scrum: Should college spring games become extinct? Yes! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:24:21 -0500
Torn between the enormous interest in college football and the casual, non-competitive nature of such games these days, we’re debating the worth of spring games in collegiate football. Sports writers Kelly Beaton and Sean Hylton clash on the subject:

WHAT'S UP Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:40:32 -0500

BASEBALL Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
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GOLF Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
Prep girls At Irv Warren TEAM STANDINGS – 1. Waterloo West 176; 2. Waterloo East 204; 3. Waverly-Shell Rock 216.

TENNIS Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
Prep boys At La Porte City COLUMBUS 8, UNION 1 SINGLES - Joe Nora (C) def. Mike Bruns 10-1; Jim Nora (C) def. Bryan Wigg 10-0; Adam Walleser (C) def. T.J. Brandhorst 10-1; Kyle Ralston (C) def. Eric Jesse 10-1; Ryan Schwanz (C) def. Alex Harkness 10-1; Scott Thomas (C) def. T.J. Gray 10-6.

BASKETBALL Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
NBA playoffs SUNDAY’S RESULTS Orlando 114, Toronto 100, Orlando lead series 1-0

HOCKEY Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
USHL Clark Cup Playoffs Divisional championships EAST DIVISION GAME WEDNESDAY (Best of five) Chicago at Waterloo, 7:05 p.m. GAME FRIDAY Chicago at Waterloo, 7:05 p.m. GAME SUNDAY Waterloo at Chicago, 3 p.m. WEST DIVISION GAME TUESDAY Lincoln at Omaha, 7:05 p.m. GAME FRIDAY Omaha at Lincoln, 7:05 p.m. GAME SATURDAY Lincoln at Omaha, 7:05 p.m. NHL playoffs SUNDAY’S RESULTS Detroit 3, Nashville 0, Detroit wins series 4-2

TRACK AND RUNNING Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
Prep boys Saturday At Dyersville TEAM STANDINGS – 1. West Delaware (Manchester) 148; 2. Maquoketa Valley (Delhi) 138.5; 3. Clayton Ridge (Guttenberg) 124.5; 4. Dyersville Beckman 102.5; 5. Kee (Lansing) 55; 6. Waterloo Columbus 41.5; 7. Postville 16.

Cheesecake-like pancakes are different than typical breakfast fare Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:51:37 -0500
Traditional brunch fare often is heavy and usually includes fatty meats, such as bacon and sausage.

Pasta by the numbers Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
To make great pasta, it helps to know a few key numbers:

penne pasta Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
Whole-wheat pastas lend a delicious nutty flavor to dishes while adding beneficial nutrients and fiber. They are especially suited to assertive sauces such as this.

meat sauce Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
Mega Meat Sauce Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium red onion, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dry basil 1 teaspoon dry oregano 1 1/4 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound prosciutto, finely chopped 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste In a large saucepan over medium-high, combine olive oil, garlic, red onion, paprika, basil and oregano. Saute until onion is tender and seasonings are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and prosciutto. Continue to saute until beef is cooked through and proscuitto begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and any juices, tomato paste and vinegar and bring to a simmer.

Better together: What to drink with marinara Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
It’s time to break out of your Chianti rut. If you reach for that trusty Tuscan every time pasta and red sauce hit the table, you’re missing out on a world of great pairings, says Gary Vaynerchuk, the energetic host of the Web program Wine Library TV.

Side Dish Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0500
Pear pleasure Crispy Green’s Pear Crisps, Asian pear slices with no added preservatives, is the newest in its line of freeze-dried fruit snacks. The texture is great, too; a slice starts with a crunch, then melts in your mouth. A single-serving bag contains just 40 calories and costs about $1.80. A six-pack is $8 at crispygreen.com.

Call the Courier Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
Q: Are they still discussing raising the license fees on pickup trucks?

Obama a communist? Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
DAVE SMITH WATERLOO --- Several years ago I regularly researched what the U.S. Communist Party was involved in. The Waterloo Public Library provided the USCP weekly newspaper, "The Daily World." I asked if our tax dollars were paying for the subscription but I was informed that someone donated the newspaper to the library. On several occasions I noticed that U.S. Communist Party activities, mostly informational meetings, were held in churches known as "United Church of Christ." The denomination, "United Church of Christ" is known for its "Liberation Theology." Liberation Theology fits well with what the Communist party espouses. Does Mr. Barrack Hussein Obama's 20 year affiliation with Pastor Jeremiah Wright/UCC tell us anything about his political leanings and mind set?

Stripping away freedoms Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
Stripping away freedoms AARON FENCL WATERLOO --- With all this talk of rights and freedoms surrounding this smoking ban, please allow me to point out the obvious.

Wrong people have to pay Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
HERMAN LENZ SUMNER --- Regarding license fees to increase on pickups. I don't see anything in the news to say license fees will increase on big rigs even though anyone doesn't have to be very smart to know that an 80,000-pound machine puts more stress and damage on roads and bridges than something that weighs 4,000 pounds. Big trucking interests are well organized, but pickup owners are not, and our lawmakers don't want that PAC money to stop. If ever able to watch in slow motion a multi-axle 5,000-pound load go over a black top pavement or gravel road and watch the area within a 10-feet radius "sink" when that load passes over. Then compare that with when a pickup or car goes over the same area. I used to haul on road construction and I've seen it. I've seen roads (that were in good condition) rapidly go to pieces when maximum axle weight loads were put on such roads at one per minute.

Lack of government Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
JIM RUFF CEDAR FALLS --- Government for the People? On April 1, the PP&Z Commission held a hearing to consider annexing Black Hawk County farmland to construct a coal power plant. They heard:

Tibet lessons come home Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
If you think the impact of repressive regimes is far removed from the Cedar Valley, consider the words of Tibetan students at the University of Northern Iowa.

Frye/67 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:39 -0500
WATERLOO — Harvey and Dorothy Frye will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary with their family.

Chambers/45 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:39 -0500
WATERLOO — John and Paula Chambers were married March 23, 1963, at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock.

Meyer/50 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:39 -0500
WATERLOO — Charles “Buzz” and Doris Meyer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Arizona and an extended family dinner at a later date. They will also celebrate with a tour of the New England states in the fall.

50 years & still cruisin! Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:40 -0500
Dennis and Judy Christensen are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary March 22 in sunny Arizona.

Wood/50 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:40 -0500
WAVERLY — Tim “Max” and Joan Wood will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Waverly Civic Center, 200 First St. N.E.

Baumgartner/25 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:41 -0500
WATERLOO — Gary “Bum” and Donna Baumgartner will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Minneapolis and dinner with close friends and family at the Brown Bottle.

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